Description
This solicitation seeks a qualified consulting firm to provide comprehensive lobbying services for the Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (WMPO). The contractor will advocate with the North Carolina General Assembly, U.S. Congress, and federal executive agencies on WMPO’s legislative agenda, draft and submit legislative proposals, coordinate with WMPO staff, prepare briefing materials, and monitor the progress of relevant legislation. The contract will be awarded on a best‑value basis, emphasizing prior experience with North Carolina municipalities, MPOs, and transportation‑related lobbying, as well as the qualifications of the consulting team.
• Scope includes continuous lobbying, liaison, legislative review, drafting, reporting, and outreach.
• Proposals limited to 15 pages, requiring five hard‑copy sets plus an electronic PDF.
• Evaluation weighted toward experience (30%), staff qualifications (25%), staffing capacity (10%), and overall firm expertise (35%).
• Must comply with City of Wilmington MBE/DBE policy and meet extensive insurance and indemnification requirements.